Patrick Muldoon: From Soap Star to Hollywood Icon

0:00Actor Patrick Muldoon has passed away at the age of 57 from a sudden heart attack. He built a solid name in Soaps and Primetime drama, starring as Heart Drop Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives and Sexy Richard Hart on Melrose Place. Back in the 90s, his career kicked off strong with that iconic stint on Save by the Bell, where he swooped in and stole Kelly Kepowski, right from under Zack Morris. From there he racked up roles in over 50 films like Starship Troopers, plus gigs on Who's the Boss, before pivoting to producing hits such as Badge vonner and The comeback trail. Fans and industry folks are reeling from the shock, remembering him as a versatile talent who blended charm with grit on screen. His early days added to the legend. He balled out as a college footballer for the USC, Trojans snagging two Rose Bowl rings and even modeled for Calvin Klein before breaking into Hollywood. Details emerged that he collapsed Sunday morning in his Beverly Hills home after coffee with his partner. His sister found him unresponsive in the best shower.

1:02Family and his manager confirmed the news to outlets like TMZ, Variety and Deadline, with more tributes pouring in. Muldoon's run from Gridiron to the big screen, leaves a mark that's hard to fade-proof talent, like his echoes, long after the credits roll. That's your update from Dallas News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the Story.